Why is common upright pianos max height only 52" ? - 01/13/14 01:50 AM
Hi All Piano Experts,
I have this question in mind that I haven't found the answer yet, I tried to search and cannot find anywhere, so if there is an answer to this, please forward me the link
Why is common upright pianos max height only 52" (132cm) ?
I know and have played most of these uprights:
- Steinway K 52" (132cm)
- Bechstein model 8
- Schimmel K 132
- Bosendorfer CL 130
- Grotrian Concertino 132cm
- Bluthner B ( I know there is exception model S which is taller than 52" )
- Steingraeber 130cm
- Sauter M 130cm
- Seiler K 132cm
- Yamaha U3, U5, U7 - 131 cm
- Kawai K8, K80, and older modes - 132 cm
- And the list go on for other brands...
For grand, the longer it is, the bigger soundboard area and longer string, can produce more solid tones and bigger bass, but why for upright, they don't make taller and taller upright, to get bigger soundboard and longer string as well ? Why it has to be kept at max 52" (132cm) ?
Does it have something to do to differentiate with the grand ? I mean, so the best upright money can buy, not to beat the grand from the same make.. ?
Please enlighten me. Thanks
I have this question in mind that I haven't found the answer yet, I tried to search and cannot find anywhere, so if there is an answer to this, please forward me the link
Why is common upright pianos max height only 52" (132cm) ?
I know and have played most of these uprights:
- Steinway K 52" (132cm)
- Bechstein model 8
- Schimmel K 132
- Bosendorfer CL 130
- Grotrian Concertino 132cm
- Bluthner B ( I know there is exception model S which is taller than 52" )
- Steingraeber 130cm
- Sauter M 130cm
- Seiler K 132cm
- Yamaha U3, U5, U7 - 131 cm
- Kawai K8, K80, and older modes - 132 cm
- And the list go on for other brands...
For grand, the longer it is, the bigger soundboard area and longer string, can produce more solid tones and bigger bass, but why for upright, they don't make taller and taller upright, to get bigger soundboard and longer string as well ? Why it has to be kept at max 52" (132cm) ?
Does it have something to do to differentiate with the grand ? I mean, so the best upright money can buy, not to beat the grand from the same make.. ?
Please enlighten me. Thanks